Columbus, MN — Running Aces management would like to remind owners and trainers that nominations for the first three late closing events of the 2024 season are coming due in May.

The due date for nominations to the Banker Volo trotting series is Monday (May 13) while nominations for the Burning Blaze pacing series are due on Thursday (May 16) and nominations for the 2024 Ron Banks Memorial FFA mares pace are due by Monday (May 27).

All series information and conditions as well as nomination forms are available on the Running Aces website here.

Completed forms and entry fees must be either hand delivered to the Race Office or postmarked on or before the due dates above.

Additionally, trainers are advised that the condition sheets for the first qualifying session, as well as the opening week programs for Sunday (May 19) through Thursday (May 23) are now posted on the USTA website.

2024 barn assignments are also posted on the track website and can be viewed here.

The Running Aces backside opens for the season on Sunday (May 5) and the track opens for training on Monday (May 6).

All necessary paperwork for each horse must be submitted to the MRC Vets Office prior to entry onto the grounds; you may view the shipping checklist and paperwork submission instructions here.

The first qualifying session of the season will be held on Thursday (May 9) at 12 p.m., with the box closing on Wednesday (May 8) at 9 a.m.

All inquiries or questions related to the 2024 Aces racing season should be directed to Racing Director Steve Carpenito via email at scarpenito@runaces.com or by phone at 651.925.4532.